2026 CO Free Concert Series: Downtown Summer Music Series (Colorado Springs – Thursdays) | Full Lineup & Guide
Those in Colorado Springs, can enjoy some free music at the Downtown Summer Music Series. The concerts take place every Thursday night starting June 4 going through September 17 in Acacia Park.
Downtown Summer Music Series Lineup
- June 4: Chronic Funk Disorder (high-energy funk)
- June 11: The 719 Band (R&B, funk, dance)
- June 18: Funkology (funk, soul)
- June 25: Rafiel & the Roomshakers (blues, rock, Motown, jazz, funk)
- July 2: Soapdish (dance, power-pop, rock)
- July 9: Deborah Stafford and the Night Stalkers (blues)
- July 16: Dizzy with a Dame (jazz, blues)
- July 23: Tasty House (blues, funk, jam)
- July 30: Shakin’ Like Sammy (rockabilly, roots)
- Aug. 6: Jacob Larson Band (blues)
- Aug. 13: Delta Sonics (blues)
- Aug. 20: Reid Poole and the Night Owls (New Orleans jazz)
- Aug. 27: Collective Groove (funk, soul, rock)
- Sept. 10: Good for Nothin’ Band (New Orleans)
- Sept. 17: Val Chilmer (pop, funk, jazz)
Good To Know
- From 6 – 8 PM in Acacia Park right in the heart of Downtown Colorado Spring
- Free and open to everyone
- Josh & Johns Sccop Bus onsite
- Free popcorn brought to you by Colorado Front Doors
- Check back here for weather updates
- Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged.
- Food and drinks are steps away at restaurants throughout Downtown.
- Just show up and make yourself at home.
Location
Acacia Park: 115 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Discover more free music with the 2026 Colorado Summer Free Concert Series Guide. Looking for other free things to do? Check out the Free Activities, Admission, and More Summer 2026 Colorado Guide!
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